1. to turn the hand or forearm so that the palm faces downward or backward
Usage: medical; anatomical
2. to roll the foot inward excessively when walking or running
Usage: sports medicine

Examples

• The doctor asked her to pronate her arm during the examination.
• He learned to pronate his wrist properly when serving in tennis.
• Runners who pronate excessively may need special shoes.
• The physical therapist showed him how to pronate and supinate his forearm.
• Her tendency to pronate caused pain in her ankles.
• The anatomy student practiced how to pronate her hand.